The study of personality is critical to enhance current knowledge of the psychologicalcharacteristics of alcohol dependence. Recent evidence shows that mindfulness-orientedmeditation positively influences healthy individuals’ character. Here, it was assessed whether8-week mindfulness-oriented meditation promotes similar changes in a group of alcoholdependentindividuals. A control group with alcohol dependence was also tested.Mindfulness-oriented meditation participants showed an increase in the character scores ofthe temperament and character inventory together with reduced risks of relapse. Theselongitudinal data highlight the importance of assessing personality in alcohol-dependentindividuals and support the utility of therapeutic interventions for alcohol dependence aimedat enhancing individuals’ character.
Improving personality/character traits in individuals with alcohol dependence: the influence of mindfulness-oriented meditation
Matiz Alessio;
2015-01-01
Abstract
The study of personality is critical to enhance current knowledge of the psychologicalcharacteristics of alcohol dependence. Recent evidence shows that mindfulness-orientedmeditation positively influences healthy individuals’ character. Here, it was assessed whether8-week mindfulness-oriented meditation promotes similar changes in a group of alcoholdependentindividuals. A control group with alcohol dependence was also tested.Mindfulness-oriented meditation participants showed an increase in the character scores ofthe temperament and character inventory together with reduced risks of relapse. Theselongitudinal data highlight the importance of assessing personality in alcohol-dependentindividuals and support the utility of therapeutic interventions for alcohol dependence aimedat enhancing individuals’ character.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
